Paul Ryan is making a move. The former House Speaker and one time Republican running mate to presidential candidate Mitt Romney never moved his family to D.C. while he served in Congress, but now Politico reports that Ryan is leaving his hometown of Janesville to rent a house in the Maryland suburbs of Washington. A spokesman said it's temporary, and that the Ryans will continue to spend time at their home in Janesville. The move will place the Ryan family close to the sisters of Ryan's wife … [Read More...]
PSC grants preliminary approval for Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line
The three member Wisconsin Public Service Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to authorize construction of a high-voltage transmission line from Dubuque, through southeastern Wisconsin to Middleton. All three members said they think the Cardinal-Hickory Creek line will save ratepayers money and bring cheap, clean wind energy into the state. "Transmission is the backbone of clean energy alternatives to fossil fuel," said Commission Chairperson Rebecca Cameron Valcq. "Getting low-cost, clean … [Read More...]
Pulling ‘Nails” – UW landmark being removed
A widely reviled landmark on the University of Wisconsin campus is going away. "Nails' Tales," a pile of footballs in roughly the shape of an Egyptian obelisk, has graced the south plaza near Camp Randall Stadium and the UW Fieldhouse for 14 years. And for all those years, Badger fans have been more or less unanimous - they don't like "Nails' Tales." Contractors began prepping the site on Monday, and according to a UW press release, the sculpture will be removed Wednesday and stored … [Read More...]
First panels up at Foxconn LCD plant site
The first concrete panels for Foxconn's LCD plant have gone up. After nearly a year of earth moving, storm water management work and temporary roads, the foundations are finished and what is called "vertical construction" is finally underway. The plan is to have most of the enclosure done by the end of this year. Phase two of the huge project will be installing the machinery needed to make the L-C-D products, with the plant operational by the fourth quarter of next year. … [Read More...]
Evers requests disaster declaration
Governor Tony Evers is requesting a federal disaster declaration, for areas of Wisconsin that were impacted by tornadoes and flooding last month. Evers sent a letter to President Trump requesting a federal disaster declaration for 18 counties and two tribes Monday. Damage assessments from a series of severe storms which moved across parts of western and northern Wisconsin July 18 through 20, have put the losses at more than $19.5 half million. If the declaration is forthcoming, it would help … [Read More...]
Politics & Government
Report says Ryan will rent home in D.C. suburb
Paul Ryan is making a move. The former House Speaker and one time Republican running mate to presidential candidate Mitt Romney never moved his family to D.C. while he served in Congress, but now Politico reports that Ryan is leaving his hometown of Janesville to rent a house in the Maryland suburbs of Washington. A […]
Crime & Courts
Scammers promise free DNA testing kits in new robocalls
It’s a new twist on an old phone scam. A new robocall scam making the rounds promises a free DNA testing kit. “The caller might say the test is a free way to get early diagnoses for diseases like cancer or just that it’s a free test and people are often interested in their DNA.” […]
Titletown Report
Rodgers is day-to-day with back tightness
After Aaron Rodgers was held out of last Thursday’s preseason game at Baltimore because of back tightness, the Packers quarterback was held out of practice on Sunday for precautionary reasons. The Packers are getting ready for Thursday’s preseason game against the Oakland Raiders on Thursday in Winnipeg, Manitoba and if it were a regular season […]
